shanties

[US]/ˈʃæntiːz/
[UK]/ˈʃænˌtiz/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n.simple wooden houses or shelters; tin shacks; folk songs sung by sailors; sea shanties

Phrases & Collocations

fishing shanties

coastal shanties

rustic shanties

music shanties

colorful shanties

old shanties

wooden shanties

abandoned shanties

seaside shanties

temporary shanties

Example Sentences

many families live in shanties on the outskirts of the city.

the government plans to replace shanties with affordable housing.

shanties are often built from scrap materials and are not very durable.

after the storm, many shanties were destroyed, leaving families homeless.

children in shanties often lack access to education and healthcare.

the community came together to help rebuild the shanties after the fire.

living in shanties poses many health risks to the residents.

local charities often provide aid to those living in shanties.

shanties are a common sight in many developing countries.

the documentary highlighted the struggles of families living in shanties.

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